4860 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 4860 Lancaster Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 7 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 4860 Lancaster Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Zoning permit Aug 2026Issued
Personal services
- Zoning permit May 2026Issued
Erection of vertical addition above the front part of an existng structure. no roof deck per zba proviso. size and location as per plan.
- Zoning permit Mar 2023Issued
Vehicle equipment and supplies sales and rentals
- Zoning permit Feb 2023Cancelled
Retail sales - building supplies and equipment
- Plumbing permit Dec 2021Expired
Replace 5 ft section of main sewer line , from trap to foundation wall
- Plumbing permit Jun 2013Completed
7 toilets,6 tubs,7 lav,6 ks (6fd)
- Suppression permit Jun 2013Completed
Installation of fire suppression system in accordance with nfpa 13 & 13r throughout the three story building and a new backflow system as per plan.
- Electrical permit Jun 2013Completed
Install 600amps service, install fire alarm, wire apartments as per 2008 nec & npfa 72 (mixed use)
- Plumbing permit May 2013Completed
Curb trap - main house drain - 2" sprinlkler service - 1" water service
- Alteration permit Apr 2013Completed
Interior/ exterior alterations (level iii) to include the following work: ada accessible ramp with foundation work, fire resistance rated exit enclosure, fire rated doors, sheetrock throughout, re-insulate building envelope, windows, and upgrades to finishes. existing window openings to remain. use registration permit and certificate occupancy required prior to occupancy of 1st floor commercial space.**entire building to be fully sprinklered** separate permit required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression work.
- Use permit Apr 2013Completed
For vacant commercial space located at the first floor front (use registration permit required prior to occupancy) in the same building with existing six (6) dwelling units.
- Alteration permit Apr 2013Completed
Install new modified rubber to entire surface and party walls.install new flasing where missing and downspouts.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: North 49th St, 1700 N 49th St (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,100 ft
West Parkside Industrial Park Komplete G3thny00 and 8 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,050 ft
Silvi Concrete Of Philadelphia. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
700 ft
230 kV line run by PECO ENERGY CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,100 ft
Global Leadership Academy CS (1,100 ft), Blankenburg Rudolph Sch (1,200 ft), Discovery CS (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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